Tyre sidewall damage - replace or not?

t_i_m · 14th September 2009, 14:56

I will probably change this but wanted to get some other thoughts. (it still has good tread

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Lates · 14th September 2009, 14:58

Replace asap - cords exposed.

GreyGhost · 14th September 2009, 14:59

V Dangerous, do it now.

Greeners · 14th September 2009, 15:25

throw it away and certainly don't drive on it......3 points and up to £2500 fine per tyre I believe if the police take an interest.

windrush · 14th September 2009, 15:28

Take the good advice given and change it NOW

t_i_m · 14th September 2009, 15:57

Thanks for the reply's - the spare is on.

capese21 · 15th September 2009, 21:51

Change it before you have a blowout at 70mph. I did a similar thing to a brand new Avon ZZ3 on my ZTT. I went straight round to the tyre fitters and had a new one put on.
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14th September 2009, 14:56	#1
t_i_m Avid contributor ZT-T CDTi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 220 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Tyre sidewall damage - replace or not? I will probably change this but wanted to get some other thoughts. (it still has good tread) [IMG][/IMG]

14th September 2009, 15:25	#4
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	throw it away and certainly don't drive on it......3 points and up to £2500 fine per tyre I believe if the police take an interest. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

14th September 2009, 15:28	#5
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Take the good advice given and change it NOW __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

14th September 2009, 14:58	#2
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Replace asap - cords exposed.

14th September 2009, 14:59	#3
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	V Dangerous, do it now.

14th September 2009, 15:57	#6
t_i_m Avid contributor ZT-T CDTi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 220 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for the reply's - the spare is on.

15th September 2009, 21:51	#7
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	Change it before you have a blowout at 70mph. I did a similar thing to a brand new Avon ZZ3 on my ZTT. I went straight round to the tyre fitters and had a new one put on. E.